and this is out build samsung in the aftermath of the korean war. and much like the mythical phoenix rising from the ashes, south korea and samsung are today truly world class. together, we can ensure that the future legacy of america's engagement in the asia-pacific region is focused on mutual economic prosperity. that's the focus which i bring, and which i'm suggesting to you, and i thank you for the opportunity, and i look forward to answering your questions. [applause] >> thank you very much, mr. chairman. >> i am from vietnamese studies. territories dispute in the region including the dispute between vietnam and china and other countries could spark next conflict. so what are your thoughts on that? and quickly, you said recently that china would agree to -- >> that's a quote from the newspaper there. but what i did say at the time was that under the treaty of the seas, that i understood why the government would come in the philippines, would utilize that approach to resolve this conflict. because after all, efforts have been made to reach an ag